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Coolice
| | Posted on Friday, March 30, 2007 - 06:23 pm: | 
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As with Rocco, I will be housed at the track (Road America).
I hope everyone can make it there for the MotoST race on Sunday, there should be a strong Buell presence and with MotoST there is PIT STOPS. Yes pit stops for fuel and rider change. In addition to the CCS/ASRA races with Dan Bilansky defending his #1 title in the ASRA series. Lots of good stuff in addition to all the good Buell happenings.
(I guess I'll miss the "fireworks" display like the motel in Appleton had (Lake,Spidey,FJ,Bomber and others..)
So let the plans unfold and look forward to seeing everyone sometime during the weekend. |
Daves
| | Posted on Friday, March 30, 2007 - 06:35 pm: |
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Dave would've already had something planned |
Lake_bueller
| | Posted on Friday, March 30, 2007 - 06:46 pm: |
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Come on Dave...cut the guy a little slack. We have to remember that he's still a newbie
BTW Andy...thanks for getting the parts out quickly!! But Dave probably would have delivered them in person (just kidding) |
Diablobrian
| | Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 12:24 am: |
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I plan on being there (I still have a parking spot right Steve?)}
I hope to see the entire "Relay Team" again.
(I can't thank them enough, I really can't) |
Crusty
| | Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 01:53 am: |
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>>>And I wont let Court forget about our Jimmy's Grotto run on Friday night for some Ponza Rottas
Are Ponza Rottas similar to Rocky Mountain Oysters; except that they come from Rottweilers? |
Daves
| | Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 07:52 am: |
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Lake,
I think Andy is doing a great job.
But as in the past, someone has to take the bull by the horns and get stuff planned.
I know the stuff we (you, BadS1,Spidey and me) planned last year pissed some people off but if they would get on it, then guys like us wouldn't have to plan their event.
I think the host hotel is the main thing that needs to get set in stone.
I won't be making the Homecoming this year. I am kinda busy running a business now and am open all day on Saturday.
As an operation of one, I can't just close the doors. |
Diablobrian
| | Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 09:02 am: |
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That's disappointing to hear DaveS, on the other hand I'm glad that your new business
is busy enough that you can't take off. Kind of a mixed blessing eh? |
Steve_mackay
| | Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 01:55 pm: |
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Brian, of course you got a parking place
Crusty, ummm, no... Ponza Rottas are NOT like rocky mountain oysters. They are like a calzone but done up the Wisconsin way... Deep Fried!
The Hotel will be taken care of this week. |
Spiderman
| | Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 02:08 pm: |
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Just make sure the Hotel has a bar in it  |
Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 02:31 pm: |
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It's hard to step on anyones toes when no one is doing anything. It's good that people here are wiling to take time out of their day to try and put something together.
I think Buell should have either done it right off the bat, or asked for help in the planning of this. Not to put Buell down as their main job is to build and sell bikes, not plan "rallies" but people do need information to get time off work and such.
I don't get paid vacations, but I also don't have to "put in" for time off, so it's not difficult for me. Others need months in advance notice, and dragging ass in the Hotel end at least, puts them at a disadvantage. That and it being a Holiday were most people will take off the 4th, 5th and 6th make finding a place that much more difficult. I remember Gearhead, who is coming from Iowa to race at R.A. post months ago that he was having a hard time finding a place to stay. That's with CCS,ASRA (the governing body of the race weekend) blocking out rooms at a Hotel in Fond du Lac.
I still say if you're really interested in going DON'T WAIT to find a Hotel.
Find something right in the middle and you'll have a nice ride to East Troy, Racine,Hal's, Appleton and R.A.
It isn't like that stuff is all that far apart! |
Bads1
| | Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 04:45 pm: |
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Steve its great that you are taking care of the Hotel end of things but to get a dinner together is something that should be done as well. It's always been a great time to bench race and get to know new people and faces. |
Mikej
| | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 12:25 pm: |
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I'll be in southernmost Texas for a few days around that time, bummer.
For hotels, there are a few small motels scattered around the region, Jackson, Port Washington (on hwy LL), elsewhere, that often have rooms still available. You know, the old, small, privately owned types where lots of movies look like they could have been filmed there, small reservation desk where you ring a bell and a voice comes up from behind a door saying they'll be right there, then when you hear a commercial come on the TV blasting in the other room you see some character out of Pulp Fiction or an old Hitchcock film walk out (often in bathrobe even though it's well past 2:00pm). Usually nice places to stay, lots of character and charm, ambiance as some would say. Anyway, worth checking into if other big Hotel plans don't pan out.
It is sad when plans aren't really announced until March sometime when other decisions were already made in January and February. But should be a good time for those that go none the less.
Gotta run, off to take care of stuff.... |
Newfie_buell
| | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 07:35 pm: |
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Can't make this years 25th but I will make next years 25th..........does that make sense??????
If I use Bads calender how old will I be next year???????? |
Bads1
| | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 07:40 pm: |
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One year younger Newfie. Do ya wanna argue that?? |
Iamike
| | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 09:33 pm: |
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I'm interested in coming up to watch Gearhead race. Put me in for 1 room and I'll make formal reservations.
I am planning a two-week trip to Idaho at the end of July but I should be able to come up Thursday after work and stay until Sunday. |
Bluzm2
| | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 10:00 pm: |
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Mike,
Need a non-snoring roomate?
Brad |
Iamike
| | Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 10:29 pm: |
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Brad,
You're on! |
Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Monday, April 02, 2007 - 09:16 pm: |
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http://travel.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/travel/se archResultsTravel.jsp?nxtg=6370a1c05a3-928CE758BE8 BB4E7&type=Hotel&nextagTravelType=hotel&requestId= -3349959019639654568&nextagSource=nextag.com&produ ctId=0&channel=main&city=Fond+Du+Lac&state=WI&coun try=US&hotelName=&ptitle=0&hotelRating=0&checkInYe ar=2007&checkInMonth=7&checkInDay=5&checkOutYear=2 007&checkOutMonth=7&checkOutDay=8&adult=1&child=0& numRooms=1&latitude=0&longitude=0&maxDistance=0&so rt=0&&fview=inline&pageNum=1
CRAP!!THAT'S LONG!!
Here is a list of Hotels near Road America that according to this web site still have rooms for July 5th - 8th.
Good Luck! |
Court
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 08:26 am: |
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Where do we want to set up? . . . near the track or near East Troy? |
Spiderman
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 08:31 am: |
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I would like East Troy,
There are supposed to be 2 days there and then 2 days of racing.
I know I will not be attending the races this year... |
Steve_mackay
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 08:32 am: |
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I'm talking with some Hotels down the street from Hals. A 30-40 minute ride from East Troy. |
Court
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 08:50 am: |
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Steve:
Talk to them.
I'll call you later today.
We'll announce a "host hotel" on Friday.
Court |
Naustin
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 11:08 am: |
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I would like East Troy,
There are supposed to be 2 days there and then 2 days of racing.
I know I will not be attending the races this year...
Ditto |
Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 04:25 pm: |
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Not attending the races? How many times can you look at Buells being built compared to Buells on the Track? Lot's of Buells on the Track!
Have fun. |
Bluzm2
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 05:43 pm: |
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Yeah Spidey!
I wanna crack at the finger on the other hand! |
Spiderman
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 08:30 pm: |
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Not attending the races? How many times can you look at Buells being built compared to Buells on the Track? Lot's of Buells on the Track!
It's not the Buell's being built it's the friendships being built that I am interested in... |
Naustin
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 09:01 pm: |
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I was just thinking that Saturday would make a good day to ride home, and Sunday will be a good day to just rest and get ready to go back to work.
I really don't enjoy getting in from a trip late Sunday night and having to be at work the next morning...
(Message edited by naustin on April 03, 2007) |
Crusty
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 10:23 pm: |
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We'll announce a "host hotel" on Friday.
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Steve_mackay
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 02:08 pm: |
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Just an update to the Hotel situation.
Rumor has it that Buell themselves have been talking with a bunch of local hotels. I guess there is some problem with room rates during Homecoming. Since there is some PGA tour going on in the Milwaukee area at the same time. But I'd bet that Hotel info will be posted up on Buells site within the week.
Hals has some cool stuff brewing. If it works out, it'll be VERY cool. I wish I could say more, but wont until plans are cast in stone.
We should also all make sure and thank Bud Curtis & Kirk Toppel at Hals for their hard work.
Sorry Krusty, pancakes aren't part of the plans |
Buellinachinashop
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 04:43 pm: |
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Hey Mackay...when's the next rider's group meeting? Next Tuesday? |
Steve_mackay
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 05:01 pm: |
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Wednesday April 11th 6:45 PM At Hals HD/Buell.
If you haven't been receiving any email reminders for meetings/rides, email me at mackay dot steve at gmail dot com. |
Gowindward
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 05:14 pm: |
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US Senior Open in Kohler,Wi |
Naustin
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 05:33 pm: |
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If Buell is going to designate / negotiate with certain hotels, then I'm sure glad I waited to make reservations!
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Rocketsprink
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 07:28 pm: |
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Officially, it will be announced in June..
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Daves
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 07:44 pm: |
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Think it will be that soon Rocco? |
Crusty
| | Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 07:47 pm: |
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Actually, I think it'll be announced on July 9.(at the pancake breakfast) |
Buellinachinashop
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 10:42 am: |
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Wow. I was at Hal's this past Saturday, they have next to nothing for accessories as of now. No t-shirts, little for hats, no decals, little for bike accessories. If they're planning on having all these Buell folks in there, they better get on the ball. What's sadder is they have 2 bikes ( a Uly and a Blast) on the showroom floor and about 8 shoved into an entrance way off the showroom. I guess you could look at the glass half full and say..."well, at least they have bikes".
Thing is, they have 3x as much as Suburban HD/Buell in Thiensville!
Suburban has 1 hat, 2 small helmets and a clearance rack of woman's Blast shirts. |
Naustin
| | Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 12:36 pm: |
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I was at a dealer this weekend to claim my skull cap, and they had 8 new Buells, and 2 used ones. They were all together in front of the parts counter. Sure, they were at the back, but that's a pretty prominent spot for them - I thought it was cool and I spent some time sitting on the TT and a Uly. The guy at the parts counter was friendly and I thanked him profusely.
Zylstra in Elk River, MN |
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